Description
The Chili Cheese Potato Skillet is a comforting dish that combines crispy, golden potatoes with a rich, creamy chili sauce. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by a velvety texture, enhanced by the sharpness of melted cheese and the warmth of spices that dance on your palate.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- Chili: 1 can (15 oz) of chili (with or without beans, your choice)
- Cheese: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Onion: 1 medium onion, diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Spices: 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chili, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, mixing well to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let it cook for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, simply warm it in a skillet over low heat until heated through.
- For a vegetarian option, use a meatless chili.
- Feel free to substitute the cheddar cheese with pepper jack for a spicier kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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